So Many Laughs: A Night of Comedy

So Many Laughs:  A Night of Comedy Inspired by the Legacy of Bob Hope

Saturday, March 7, 2020

6 p.m. special tours of traveling exhibit, So Ready for Laughter, The Legacy of Bob Hope

7- 9 p.m. Comedy Show

Cost: $35 nonmembers/$30 members

Join us for So Many Laughs: A Night of Comedy Inspired by the Legacy of Bob Hope, the evening of Saturday, March 7 in our Great Hall. Headline performer will be U.S. Army Veteran Thom Tran, who also is one of the 25 Veterans featured in our permanent exhibit.

Thom, a Los Angeles-based comedian who became a standup comic after a combat injury ended his career as a soldier, credits comedy for saving is life. He founded The GIs of Comedy Tour, a Comedic Troupe of Troops that has toured all over the United States and internationally, bringing the healing power of laughter to both military and civilian audiences.

Warming up the stage for Thom will be fellow Veteran and comedian, Leslie Battle, U.S. Army/National Guard (retired). Bob Hope will be there as well, through the work of nationally recognized impersonator, Bill Johnson, who will serve as guest master of ceremonies for what promises to be a special evening of laughter.